Halton police have located a body in a heavily wooded area in northeast Burlington believed to be that of 24-year-old Dave Thomson, who was last seen by his family on July 28.

The discovery was made Monday, while police were conducting a thorough search of the woods around his home and neighbourhood.

Seven search team officers were involved. The body was found northeast of Appleby Line and Upper Middle Road.

Police say they are awaiting the results of an autopsy to confirm the identity, but it is believed to be that of Dave Thomson. No foul play is suspected.

His family has been notified, police said.

Thomson had been missing for about four weeks.

He had not been seen or heard from since July 28, when he was with his family at his north Burlington home. The family left for the cottage shortly after and Thomson stayed behind.

His family reported him missing 16 days later on Aug. 13. He had disappeared for 10 days last summer and returned home, which could account for the family waiting before reporting him missing, said Halton police spokesperson Sergeant Chantal Corner.

Thomson, who police say had a history of depression, did not have a summer job but was preparing to attend a post-secondary school in southern Ontario in September. Police declined to say which one.

Thomson did not take his medications with him but this was not considered detrimental, Corner said.

He had no contact with family or friends since July 28 and there had been no cellphone activity. He had not accessed his bank account for money since that date, nor did he have access to a vehicle, Corner said.

There were reports of sightings after Halton police issued an initial release on Thomson's disappearance, but none had been confirmed.

Police said Thomson was an experienced camper who has been to Algonquin Park a number of times.

They wanted "to make sure he isn't living in the woods," Inspector Kevin Maher said outside a search command post set up in the parking lot of Corpus Christi secondary school before the body was found.